About

The Mayor’s Office of Reintegration Services (RISE) utilizes direct services and partnerships with other agencies to successfully reintegrate the formerly incarcerated back into their communities. RISE recognizes that those that receive the skills, training and education necessary to compete in the formal economy are far less likely to participate in criminal activity.

The Mayor’s Office of Reintegration Services (RISE) aims to improve public safety while also assisting the formerly incarcerated in becoming responsible and productive Philadelphians by addressing barriers that impede their chances for success. RISE has established the following goals:

Act as an umbrella organization for re-entry programs and initiatives for returning citizens

Establish a strong network of partner organizations to promote community-wide collaboration in re-entry

Create programming and training that best suites the needs of returning citizens

Provide returning citizens with the skills, knowledge and resources to obtain and retain employment